Williams to follow Pike and stick with Tuscan Queen in 2019 Kingston Town Classic

Trainer Grant Williams will saddle up four runners in Saturday’s Group 1 $1m Magic Millions Kingston Town Classic (1800m) at Ascot in Perth but will stick with stable rider William Pike’s mount Tuscan Queen as the best chance. Damien…

Achernar Star a chance for the locals in 2019 Kingston Town Classic field

The Simon Miller trained Achernar Star is a top chance for the locals to claim victory in the 2019 Group 1 $1m Kingston Town Classic (1800m) at Ascot in Perth on Saturday. Best Of Days, above, is one of two James Cummings trained runners in…

Outback Barbie to chase Stradbroke Handicap start with win in The Gateway

Beaten favourite Outback Barbie gets her chance to make amends and secure a start in the 2020 Stradbroke Handicap when she lines up in the $250,000 The Gateway (1400m) at Eagle Farm on December 14. Trainer Tony Gollan and jockey Jim Byrne, above,…

Chapter And Verse adds another page to his story with George Moore Stakes win

Chapter And Verse will head back to the Gold Coast in January to chase another win at the 2020 The Star Magic Millions Raceday after scoring a thrilling win in the Group 3 $200,000 George Moore Stakes (1200m) at Doomben last Saturday. Trainer…

Pacodali can give Smith a third Kingston Town Classic win

A win this Saturday by last start Sandown winner Pacodali can give two state trainer Lindsey Smith a third victory in the Group 1 $1m Magic Millions Kingston Town Classic (1800m) at Ascot in Perth. Pacodali, above, will run from trainer Lindsey…

Hey Doc had the right remedy for success in 2019 Winterbottom Stakes

A patched up Hey Doc had the right remedy for success with an all the way win in the 2019 Group 1 $1m Crown Perth Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) at Ascot in Perth on Saturday. Hey Doc, above winning the 2017 Manikato Stakes, scored an all the way…

Take a look at this future star!

Exciting times at the stables with a couple of juveniles now in for their first and second preps, including a 2YO half-brother to seven-time winner STANLEY (below and main image). His looks almost tell the whole story but to see this…

Williams not Dubious about making the trip to the West for Winterbottom Stakes

Melbourne Cup winning jockey Craig Williams had no hesitation in making the trip to Perth to ride three year old Dubious in the 2019 Group 1 $1m Crown Perth Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) at Ascot on Saturday. Melbourne Cup winning jockey, Craig…

Trekking remains the favourite after Winterbottom Stakes barrier draw

The James Cummings trained Trekking remains the solid favourite after drawing an inside barrier for the 2019 Group 1 $1m Crown Perth Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) at Ascot in Perth on Saturday. Dubious, above in the aqua colours, has drawn a nice…

Hey Doc strides into contention for the 2019 Winterbottom Stakes

Dual Group 1 winner Hey Doc pleased trainer Tony McEvoy with his early morning gallop in preparation for the Group 1 $1m Crown Perth Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) at Ascot in Perth on Saturday. Hey Doc, above with orange cap, is in fine shape…

Doncaster Mile 2020 Autumn Target for Cape Of Good Hope

Ladbrokes Stakes winner Cape Of Good Hope will be trained as a sprinter-miler for the 2020 Autumn Carnival with the Group 1 $3m Doncaster Mile (1600m) at Randwick on Day One Of The Championships a major target. Cape Of Good Hope, above in navy…

Cummings’ 3 in top order for 2019 Winterbottom Stakes

The James Cummings trained trio of Trekking, Home Of The Brave and Viridine are all in fine shape heading into Saturday’s Group 1 $1m Crown Perth Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) at Ascot in Perth. Trekking, above, is one of three runners for…

Pike to ride Tuscan Queen in 2019 Kingston Town Classic

The Wizard Of The West, William Pike, has selected Tuscan Queen over his Railway Stakes winner Regal Power as his mount in the Group 1 $1m Magic Millions Kingston Town Classic (1800m) at Ascot in Perth on December 7. Damien Oliver, above, will…

Hey Doc can give the McEvoys a fairytale result in 2019 Winterbottom Stakes

Co-trainer Calvin McEvoy is hoping for a fairytale result with Hey Doc who is one of the top chances in Saturday’s Group 1 $1m Crown Perth Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) at Ascot in Perth. Hey Doc, above, is one of the top fancies in the…

Endless Drama to perform for the Kiwis in 2019 Winterbottom Stakes

Kiwi sprinter Endless Drama is set to deliver a first class performance for New Zealand when he takes his place in the Group 1 $1m Crown Perth Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) at Ascot in Perth on Saturday. Endless Drama, above in the claret colours,…

Miller has 2 chances for the locals in 2019 Winterbottom Stakes

Perth trainer Simon Miller will saddle up two strong chances for the locals in Saturday’s Group 1 $1m Crown Perth Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) at Ascot. Viridine, above, is one of three James Cummings trained runners to line up in…

Trekking early favourite for 2019 Winterbottom Stakes

Stradbroke Handicap winner Trekking is the early favourite for the 2019 Group 1 $1m Crown Perth Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) at Ascot in Perth on Saturday. Trekking, above, is the early favourite for the 2019 Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot in Perth.…

Regal Power gives Pike a Royal win in 2019 Railway Stakes

Perth’s champion jockey William Pike rates his win on Regal Power in the $1m Kirin Railway Stakes (1600m) on Saturday as his most memorable of his three victories in the first Group 1 feature of the Ascot Racing Carnival in Perth. Best…

A double at Terang brings our strike rate to 30% for November thus far

Skyway Star and Ammoudi Bay returned from their breaks in fine fashion both winning at Terang on Tuesday.Skyway Star was sent out a short priced favourite after scratchings came through earlier that morning.Although we were confident that she…

Good barrier to compensate Gatting’s weight in 2019 Railway Stakes

An inside barrier for Gatting will help compensate his top weight of 58kg in the 2019 Group 1 $1m Kirin Railway Stakes (1600m) at Ascot in Perth on Saturday. Gatting, above, has drawn in close in the 2019 Railway Stakes at Ascot in Perth. Photo…

Luvaluva gets The Gong over a Perth trip

Smart mare Luvaluva will stay on the East Coast of Australia and head to Kembla Grange for the inaugural running of the $1m The Gong (1600m) on Saturday after trainer John Sargent dismissed a proposed trip to Perth for 2019 Ascot Racing Carnival. Luvaluva,…